Services
INDEPENDENT AGRONOMY
Crop Management Partners is the largest independent agronomy partnership operating in Southern England.
We have 10 BASIS, FACTS and BETA qualified independent agronomists, with over 200 years of combined experience.
Our sole aim is to work in the best interest of our clients. As members of the Association of Independent Crop Consultants, we can separate the technical issues of growing crops, from buying decisions and our clients can be fully assured of our independence.
ARABLE BUDGETING
High levels of volatility in the commodity markets and rising input costs mean that knowing your costs and predicting seasonal cashflows have never been more important.
Working closely with clients, we are able to create customised crop margin analysis and budgets to help minimise financial risks and maximise returns.
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT
Nutrient management planning is key in optimising the yield potential and health of your crops. We will work with you to plan your crop nutrient requirements and organic manure use, so that fertiliser inputs are allocated as efficiently as possible. We can also help guide you through the many precision farming providers offering variable rate nutrient and lime application.
ENVIRONMENTAL & STEWARDSHIP
Now more than ever is the need to protect the natural environment for future generations. Countryside stewardship schemes are not only forming larger parts of farming businesses, but are also bringing in substantial income. As we move through current schemes and towards ELMS, we can assist in maximising stewardship potential on-farm.
SOIL HEALTH & REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE
The soil on which we farm is our greatest asset, but one that must be treated with the utmost care and attention. Our aim is to help you build and maintain a healthy, fully functioning soil from which there are huge benefits – including carbon capture, improved water infiltration & retention, nutrient cycling and better water quality to name but a few.
Many of the Crop Management Partners agronomists have been involved on farms practicing conservation and regenerative agriculture and we have a vast amount of experience to help advise you, no matter what stage of the ‘journey’ you are at. Whether you would like to learn more about cover crops, improving organic matter, reducing artificial ag chem/fertiliser inputs, reduced or zero-till, we can provide unbiased advice and experience as to what may (or may not!) work on your farm.
To measure soil health, we have developed Soilwise, to test for and identify the key factors that can have a direct influence on your soils’ health and productivity. We will then sit down with you to discuss the results and offer a clear plan on how you can act on your individual results to improve productivity. We will also measure key metrics within your soil to help benchmark against future test results, helping you to monitor progress over the years.
STRATEGIC ADVICE
Our advice can be fully tailored to your specific needs. We work with many farm and estate managers on a strategic level, advising on all aspects of crop production and arable farming. This provides growers with the backup and reassurance of an experienced agronomist whilst helping fulfil your farming business goals and ambitions.
Why Us Welcome to Crop Management Partners. We pride ourselves with delivering top service and providing our clients with:
Progressive independent and unbiased advice from a team of 10 established, experienced BASIS & FACTS qualified agronomists.
The latest technical information based on both independent & manufacturer trials and research.
Full cost analysis to ensure continued profitability of your business.
Assurance in meeting all necessary cross compliance, environmental scheme and NVZ requirements.
Guidance in the adoption of the latest precision farming techniques including variable rate seed and fertiliser applications.
Meet Our Team
Richard Alderman Agronomist/Partner
Roger Bryan Agronomist/Partner
Richard Cromie Agronomist/Partner
Colin Edwards Agronomist/Partner
Latest News
WOSR Establishment 2020
Oilseed Rape Establishment Updated for 2020 Key points to aid establishment of your oilseed rape crops this year 1. Leave a long stubble and conserve moisture – Adult CSFB can distinguish green oilseed rape cotyledons emerging against a brown seedbed. Avoiding a “brown” seedbed and leaving stubble/residue present can confuse the adult flea beetle as […]
Winter Conference 2020 – Hosted by Crop Management Partners
Crop Management Partners Winter Conference 2020 Join us as we introduce Soilwise – the new soil health testing service from CMP as we look to make the link between healthy soil and healthy crops Including speakers Roger Silvester-Bradley (ADAS) Caroline Hobson (Lancrop) Invitation Kent – Mon 13th January 2020 – Blackbird Farming, Hempstead Farm, […]
CMP IN THE NEWS
Writing in Farmers Weekly ~ 23rd March 2018 Ben Burrows ‘Hampshire OSR looking well despite late drilling’
Writing in Farmers Weekly ~ 23rd March 2018 Ben Burrows ‘Hampshire OSR looking well despite late drilling’
Don’t ignore the threat from BYDV – Nick Wall
Don’t ignore the threat from BYDV – October 2017
Cereal growers are warned not to be complacent in protecting their crops against Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) as temperatures remain warm heading into autumn.
CMP EVENTS
Winter Conference 2020 – Hosted by Crop Management Partners
Crop Management Partners Winter Conference 2020 Join us as we introduce Soilwise – the new soil health testing service from CMP as we look to make the link between healthy soil and healthy crops Including speakers Roger Silvester-Bradley (ADAS) Caroline Hobson (Lancrop) Invitation Kent – Mon 13th January 2020 – Blackbird Farming, Hempstead Farm, […]
2020 NRoSO meetings, hosted by CMP – Invitation
Every year we run NRoSO training workshops for farmers, advisors and spray operators. This workshop is part of the farming and crop protection industry’s Voluntary Initiative to minimise the environmental impacts of pesticides.
Get In Touch
01730 710800
Collyers Barn,
Ridge Common Lane,
Steep, Petersfield,
GU32 1AQ